AGD Signs Bipartisan Resolution to Establish a Health Workforce Well-Being Day of Awareness
On February 28, 2024, Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced S.Res. 567, a bipartisan resolution to designate March 18, 2024, as the inaugural "Health Workforce Well-Being Day of Awareness." AGD signed onto the resolution in support of its goals. The Senators and AGD recognize the widespread issue of health care provider burnout and the need to improve the health and well-being of the health care workforce. Additionally, the resolution supports creating a positive work culture, investing in research and strategies to support workforce well-being, increasing access to mental and behavioral health services, and reducing administrative burdens on health professionals.
The resolution is available here.
Senator Kaine’s press release is available here.
The list of supporting organizations is available here.
Impact on General Dentistry: AGD is proud to support this resolution to raise awareness of the critical health and well-being issues plaguing the health care workforce. AGD will continue supporting solutions for these issues to strengthen the health care workforce and improve the quality and access to critical health care services.
The resolution is available here.
Senator Kaine’s press release is available here.
The list of supporting organizations is available here.
Impact on General Dentistry: AGD is proud to support this resolution to raise awareness of the critical health and well-being issues plaguing the health care workforce. AGD will continue supporting solutions for these issues to strengthen the health care workforce and improve the quality and access to critical health care services.